If you’re thinking of taking a charming getaway this spring, Alhaurín el Grande awaits you from 13 to 20 April with one of the most special celebrations of the year: Holy Week.
A unique experience that combines faith, culture, cuisine and Andalusian atmosphere in every corner of the village.
Why visit Alhaurín el Grande during Holy Week?
During this time, the streets of the historic centre are transformed into a scene of emotion and devotion. Processions, live re-enactments of the story of Jesus and an atmosphere unlike any other in Málaga. The locals really get into the spirit of it, and even if you’re not religious, it’s a sight to behold.
Below is a summary of the most notable processions and events during this period:
Holy Wednesday (16 April):
At 9.00 pm: Live re-enactment of The Last Supper at the Convent Chapel.
Maundy Thursday (17 April):
At 5.00 pm: Entry of the Bugle and Drum Band.
At 6.15 pm: Procession of María Santísima de la Soledad, starting from the Convent Chapel, accompanied by various bands and featuring scenes from the Passion of Christ.
At 9.15 pm: Reception of the National Police Force.
At 9.30 pm: Live re-enactment of the Trial of Jesus in Plaza Nueva.
At 10.15 pm: Procession of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, accompanied by the bands of his brotherhood, featuring a live re-enactment of the ‘Paso de Jesús Cautivo’.
Good Friday (18 April):
At 5.30 pm: Live re-enactment in Plaza Nueva of the presentation of the cross to Jesus.
At 6.15 pm: Procession of Our Father Jesus of Nazareth and Our Lady of Sorrows. During this procession, the three falls of Jesus under the cross are re-enacted, as well as the Virgin Mary’s encounters with Mary Magdalene and Veronica, amongst other events. At the end of the procession, the traditional ‘encounter’ between Our Father Jesus of Nazareth and Our Lady of Sorrows will take place.
At 9.15 pm: Re-enactment of the Crucifixion and death of Christ, in the Plaza del Convento.
At 10.45 pm: Procession of the Holy Burial of Christ, accompanied by the figures from the ‘Passion in Live’, and the brotherhood’s musical ensembles.
Holy Saturday (19 April):
At 11.00 pm: Live re-enactment of the Resurrection of Christ in the Plaza Nueva.
At 11.00 pm: Live re-enactment of the Resurrection of Christ in the Plaza del Convento.
Easter Sunday (20 April):
At 1.00 pm: Procession of Our Father, the Risen Christ.
A Taste of Holy Week in Alhaurín el Grande
And, as is to be expected in Andalusia, Holy Week is also a culinary experience. In Alhaurín el Grande you’ll find traditional sweets such as:
Torrijas
Piononos
Fried doughnuts
You can try them at traditional bakeries such as El Rubio, Carnero, Guzmán, El Colmenero or Tita Gracia.
Stay with us this Holy Week
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Book your accommodation now and experience Holy Week like a local, but with the comfort of feeling right at home.